Nevada Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCAP)
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Significant mental health service gaps exist for children in Nevada;
particularly children living in the rural regions of Nevada. The percentage of the
population receiving mental health services is dramatically lower in Nevada than the
U.S. national average. In 2013, 4.8 per 1,000 children 0-12 years of age in Nevada
received less mental health services compared to the national rate of 21.4 per 1,000
(NV Comprehensive Gaps Analysis of Behavioral Health Services, 2013). For younger
children, only 20% of those under age 6 receive developmental screenings in Nevada,
much lower than the national average of 30%.
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCAP) uses telehealth
strategies like Mobile Crisis Response teams to expand mental health services for
children in Nevada.
Program Goals
Goal 1
Promote behavioral health integration in pediatric primary care by
supporting the development of statewide pediatric mental health telehealth and
telephone access program.
Resources
Information & Support
For Professionals
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), together in genuine partnership with families, communities and other
governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human
potential.
Nevada PMHCAP Overview (HRSA)
Overview of Nevada's Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCAP) proposal; Health Resources & Services Administration.
Authors & Reviewers
Initial publication: July 2019
Current Authors and Reviewers:
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